How do you relate with parents on your campus?  Advising personnel at the University of Oklahoma's University College decided to modify their interactions with parents not only to develop appropriate involvement at the collegiate level but to acknowledge parental importance in the lives of their students.  Because of these modifications, there has been a positive difference in the overall contact after student entry into the institution. 

In this Webinar broadcast, 2008 Best of Region 7 Conference Presentation winner Brian Nossaman will discuss the current practices and effective techniques used to teach the new college parent and student about their changing roles.  By setting the stage of education, vocabulary and dialogue, both parents and students can make the successful transition within the appropriate boundaries.  This information can be applied to any advisor at any institution.

This Webinar will explore:

Today’s parents and students

University of Oklahoma's University College structure - and how your institution compares

How Parent Orientations set the stage of education

How to dialogue between parents, students, and advisors

Participants will:

Understand the importance of educating parents and students about their new roles

Learn how to use a different “vocabulary” when speaking with parents

Explore techniques to help parents understand boundaries and expectations

Discover how to take effective control in your office with students and their parents

Acquire ideas to assist students in becoming more proactive

Obtain practical information that will assist with future involvement